Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports -- Improper use of your report -- Complaint #6316910
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 6316910
Company: Equifax, INC.
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-Product: Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report
Sub-Issue: Reporting company used your report improperly
State: Oklahoma
ZIP Code: 74012
Date Received: 2022-12-13T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-12-13T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Account # XXXX, illegally reported a " charge-off '' to my consumer report. Charge-offs pursuant to the Internal Revenue Service , are " cancelled debt income '' which are typically reported on a 1099a or 1099c cancellation of debt. Those instruments constitutes certificates of indebtedness which is income and income CAN'T be reported on a consumer 's report. Additionally, I exercise my right to opt out of any and all authorization I the federally PROTECTED consumer may have given XXXX XXXX XXXX whether it be written, unwritten, verbal and nonverbal pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 6802-6805 and 16 CFR 313.7 Form of opt out notice to consumers ; opt out methods. ( f ) Continuing right to opt out. A consumer may exercise the right to opt out at any time. Pursuant to : 15 U.S.C. 1681a : States I have the right to privacy 15 U.S.C. 1681b : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #6316910 about?
Complaint #6316910 was filed against Equifax, INC. regarding Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports specifically about Improper use of your report. It was received by the CFPB on 2022-12-13T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Equifax, INC. respond to this complaint?
The company responded with: "Closed with explanation". The response was timely.
What is the risk level of this complaint?
See the risk assessment section for details on this complaint's risk profile.
How do I file a similar complaint?
You can file a complaint with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint. Select the appropriate product category (Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports) and describe your issue in detail.
Can I see other complaints against Equifax, INC.?
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Disclaimer
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